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Fishing Addiction series 3 Episode 10
by Bradley 2nd Feb 2012

The new episodes return this Sunday at the slightly later time of 9.15am.

Episode 10 – The best of Season 3

Join us as we look back at some of the incredible fishing adventures we have had over season 3. From giant Kingfish in New Zealand to Monster Black Bass in New Guinea, the series has been nothing short of amazing. Relive some of the surprises and reactions of our winners as they chase $10,000 worth of fishing gear with the Fishing Addiction challenge.

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 Episode 9
by Bradley 25th Jan 2012

The new episodes return this Sunday at the slightly later time of 9.15am.

Episode 9 – Port Stephens, New South Wales

While hosting a family Bar-b-que with friends, this week’s fisherman is Damon from Oak Flats in NSW is taken away on the spot to Port Stephens for a fishing challenge to catch the mighty Marlin. Never doing this sort of fishing before Damon is pushed to his physical limits on some arm stretching fish that just don’t give up. It’s hard core game fishing for a rookie that’s not to be missed.

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 Episode 8
by Bradley 20th Jan 2012

The new episodes return this Sunday at the slightly later time of 9.15am.

Episode 8 – Baia, Papua New Guinea part 2

This is the final leg of our fishing expedition to PNG. We chase the highly prized Black Bass in some beautiful freshwater rivers in the shadow of a huge live volcano as well as learn more about the Baia people. This is a magical place that stays with you well after you leave that simply blows away this week’s winner.

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 Episode 7
by Bradley 13th Jan 2012

The new episodes return this Sunday at the slightly later time of 9.15am.

Episode 7 – Baia, Papua New Guinea part 1

Be captivated by a great story of courage form our winner this week as he is taken to one of the most beautiful, remote and intriguing destinations in the world. Baia is a remote village virtually unchanged for hundreds of years where the traditional people are extremely happy in their simplicity and the fishing on their door step is hard to believe. Its dynamic blue water action and a taste of the local culture that makes this one of the best Fishing adventures ever.

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 returns this sunday
by Bradley 7th Jan 2012

The new episodes return this Sunday the 8th at the slightly later time of 9.15am.

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 New Years Day Marathon
by Bradley 1st Jan 2012

New Year’s Day will be a bit of a Fishing Addiction 4 hour marathon

08:30 3001 Melville Island

09:25 3002 Tairua

10:20 3004 The Kimberleys

11:10 3005 The Kimberleys Part 2

The new episodes will then return in the Sunday slot (at the slightly later time of 9.15am), with episode 6 airing on Sunday Jan 8th.

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3
by Bradley 10th Dec 2011

Mark Bergs Fishing Addiction Series 3 is a fishing reality show the like of which has never been done before in Australia. Each week we surprise a different person with a fishing adventure of a lifetime to some of the most incredible destinations in Australia and overseas. They may be at work, at home with their family or even in their local tackle store when Mark Berg shows up to take them away on the spot to a spectacular destination. In addition to the surprise the winner has the chance to win $10,000 worth of fishing and boating gear based on a challenge we set them. For many fisho’s their fishing dreams become a reality and you’re there for the journey. It’s not just another fishing show it’s a real life fishing adventure. Series 3 will air weekends from November 2011 on the Lifestyle channel.

Fishing Addiction will take a short break and be back soon, but look out for New Years day for the FD marathon.

New Year’s Day will be a bit of a Fishing Addiction 4 hour marathon

08:30 3001 Melville Island

09:25 3002 Tairua

10:20 3004 The Kimberleys

11:10 3005 The Kimberleys Part 2

The new episodes will then return in the Sunday slot (at the slightly later time of 9.15am), with episode 6 airing on Sunday Jan 8th.

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 this Sunday!
by Bradley 2nd Dec 2011

Mark Bergs Fishing Addiction Series 3 is a fishing reality show the like of which has never been done before in Australia. Each week we surprise a different person with a fishing adventure of a lifetime to some of the most incredible destinations in Australia and overseas. They may be at work, at home with their family or even in their local tackle store when Mark Berg shows up to take them away on the spot to a spectacular destination. In addition to the surprise the winner has the chance to win $10,000 worth of fishing and boating gear based on a challenge we set them. For many fisho’s their fishing dreams become a reality and you’re there for the journey. It’s not just another fishing show it’s a real life fishing adventure. Series 3 will air weekends from November 2011 on the Lifestyle channel.

Episode 4 – The Kimberley’s Part 2

Continuing on our adventure across the top of Western Australia in the Kimberley region our winner Corey hooks up on some amazing fish including a Trevally session that is simply insane. With the hardest $10,000 Fishing Addiction challenge ever set Corey is in for the ride of his life with a few incredible discoveries along the way. It’s not just a fishing trip it’s a total wilderness adventure.

The episode goes to air this Sunday on Lifestyle channel at 8.55am and is repeated on Lifestyle 2+ at 9.55am.

Ep 5 – 4th December

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 this Sunday!
by Bradley 24th Nov 2011

Mark Bergs Fishing Addiction Series 3 is a fishing reality show the like of which has never been done before in Australia. Each week we surprise a different person with a fishing adventure of a lifetime to some of the most incredible destinations in Australia and overseas. They may be at work, at home with their family or even in their local tackle store when Mark Berg shows up to take them away on the spot to a spectacular destination. In addition to the surprise the winner has the chance to win $10,000 worth of fishing and boating gear based on a challenge we set them. For many fisho’s their fishing dreams become a reality and you’re there for the journey. It’s not just another fishing show it’s a real life fishing adventure. Series 3 will air weekends from November 2011 on the Lifestyle channel.

Episode 4 – The Kimberley’s Part 1

The Kimberley’s in Western Australia has some of the most breath taking scenery in the world not to mention untouched fishing grounds that most fisherman only dream of. This week that dream comes true for a guy called Corey as we surprise him at his work in a produce factory in rural Queensland. This trip covers 6 days of incredible fishing aboard a mother ship with some mind blowing fishing action including a magnificent Sailfish.

The episode goes to air this Sunday on Lifestyle channel at 8.55am and is repeated on Lifestyle 2+ at 9.55am.

Ep 4 – 27th November

Ep 5 – 4th December

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Join Us on Facebook
by Bradley 21st Nov 2011

Join us a on Facebook and get the latest gear updates, fishing news, greatest links plus lots of giveaways! This week were giving away 5 copies of the latest “Fishing DVD” to five lucky Facebook fans.

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Fishing Addiction series 3 this Sunday!
by Bradley 18th Nov 2011

Mark Bergs Fishing Addiction Series 3 is a fishing reality show the like of which has never been done before in Australia. Each week we surprise a different person with a fishing adventure of a lifetime to some of the most incredible destinations in Australia and overseas. They may be at work, at home with their family or even in their local tackle store when Mark Berg shows up to take them away on the spot to a spectacular destination. In addition to the surprise the winner has the chance to win $10,000 worth of fishing and boating gear based on a challenge we set them. For many fisho’s their fishing dreams become a reality and you’re there for the journey. It’s not just another fishing show it’s a real life fishing adventure. Series 3 will air weekends from November 2011 on the Lifestyle channel.

Episode 2 – Albany Island, Far North Queensland

This episode takes IT worker, Matt, away from his desk and his nine to five job and throws him into a fishing paradise on a tropical island in far north Queensland.  From huge Spanish Mackerel, to some crazy Giant Trevally fishing and a massive snake that Mark tries to tame it’s yet another adventure not to be missed.

The episode goes to air this Sunday on Lifestyle channel at 8.55am and is repeated on Lifestyle 2+ at 9.55am.

Ep 3 – 20th November

Ep 4 – 27th November

Ep 5 – 4th December

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of Daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 this Sunday!
by Bradley 11th Nov 2011

Mark Bergs Fishing Addiction Series 3 is a fishing reality show the like of which has never been done before in Australia. Each week we surprise a different person with a fishing adventure of a lifetime to some of the most incredible destinations in Australia and overseas. They may be at work, at home with their family or even in their local tackle store when Mark Berg shows up to take them away on the spot to a spectacular destination. In addition to the surprise the winner has the chance to win $10,000 worth of fishing and boating gear based on a challenge we set them. For many fisho’s their fishing dreams become a reality and you’re there for the journey. It’s not just another fishing show it’s a real life fishing adventure. Series 3 will air weekends from November 2011 on the Lifestyle channel.

Episode 2 – Tairua, New Zealand

This week we surprise Steve, a father of 3 from Warilla in NSW. Steve’s hard at work in a grain terminal when Mark whisks him away on an adventure to one of the best Kingfish grounds in the world. Steve does battle with some monster King’s and almost gets pulled over the side of the boat several times while trying to stop these huge Kiwi fish. It’s a bruising encounter for Steve but one he will never forget.

The first episode goes to air this Sunday on Lifestyle channel at 8.55am and is repeated on Lifestyle 2+ at 9.55am.

Ep 2 – 13th November

Ep 3 – 20th November

Ep 4 – 27th November

Ep 5 – 4th December

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 begins this Sunday!
by Bradley 4th Nov 2011

Mark Bergs Fishing Addiction Series 3 is a fishing reality show the like of which has never been done before in Australia. Each week we surprise a different person with a fishing adventure of a lifetime to some of the most incredible destinations in Australia and overseas. They may be at work, at home with their family or even in their local tackle store when Mark Berg shows up to take them away on the spot to a spectacular destination. In addition to the surprise the winner has the chance to win $10,000 worth of fishing and boating gear based on a challenge we set them. For many fisho’s their fishing dreams become a reality and you’re there for the journey. It’s not just another fishing show it’s a real life fishing adventure. Series 3 will air weekends from November 2011 on the Lifestyle channel.

The first episode goes to air this Sunday on Lifestyle channel at 8.55am and is repeated on Lifestyle 2+ at 9.55am.

Ep 1 – 6th November

Ep 2 – 13th November

Ep 3 – 20th November

Ep 4 – 27th November

Ep 5 – 4th December

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Fishing Addiction series 3 begins this Sunday!
by Bradley 1st Nov 2011

Mark Bergs Fishing Addiction Series 3 is a fishing reality show the like of which has never been done before in Australia. Each week we surprise a different person with a fishing adventure of a lifetime to some of the most incredible destinations in Australia and overseas. They may be at work, at home with their family or even in their local tackle store when Mark Berg shows up to take them away on the spot to a spectacular destination. In addition to the surprise the winner has the chance to win $10,000 worth of fishing and boating gear based on a challenge we set them. For many fisho’s their fishing dreams become a reality and you’re there for the journey. It’s not just another fishing show it’s a real life fishing adventure. Series 3 will air weekends from November 2011 on the Lifestyle channel.

The first episode goes to air this Sunday on Lifestyle channel at 8.55am and is repeated on Lifestyle 2+ at 9.55am.

Ep 1 – 6th November

Ep 2 – 13th November

Ep 3 – 20th November

Ep 4 – 27th November

Ep 5 – 4th December

For your chance to get on the show and win $10000 worth of daiwa and BLA gear fill out the questionaire here.


Mark Berg joins up with Daiwa.
by Bradley 8th Sep 2011

Mark Berg has become a household name in fishing circles after producing more than 1 million Fishing DVD’s over the past eight years.

Mark is now the face of two Fishing shows in Australia – ‘Fishing Addiction’ and the brand new series ‘East Coast Angler’. Mark grew up on the South Coast of NSW and has been fishing his entire life. Over the years Mark has collated a wealth of knowledge across a broad range of fishing applications that he loves to share with his viewers.

In 2011 Fishing Addiction has joined up with Daiwa and BLA to take the series to a whole new level, with $10,000 worth of gear to giveaway to one lucky angler on every show.

Fishing Addiction is a fishing reality show the like of which has never been done before in Australia. Each week we surprise a different person with a fishing adventure of a lifetime to some of the most incredible destinations in Australia and overseas. They may be at work, at home with their family or even in their local tackle store when Mark Berg shows up to take them away on the spot to a spectacular destination. In addition to the surprise the winner has the chance to win $10,000 worth of Daiwa fishing gear and BLA boating gear based on a challenge we set them. For many fisho’s their fishing dreams become a reality and you’re there for the journey. It’s not just another fishing show it’s a real life fishing adventure. Series 3 will air weekends from November 2011 on the Lifestyle channel.

But that’s not all, in 2012, Mark Berg in partnership with Daiwa has developed a new series called East Coast Angler. This series is designed to show viewers the journey via a road trip to beautiful and productive fishing areas on the East Coast of Australia. Species such as Bream, Whiting, Flathead and Snapper to name a few will be targeted along the coast with a ‘how too’ feel to the show. We will show you all the in’s and out’s of fishing for these bread and butter species including what rigs, bait, lures and how to choose your successful fishing location. Whether you’re a seasoned fisho or just starting out your guaranteed to learn something new in fishing along the way. This series will air on the Lifestyle channel in April/May 2012.

For your chance to be nominated for Fishing Addiction click here and fill out the questionnaire and you never know when mark may be knocking on your front door!

For more information on Mark, click here.